Samsung owners are just realising there’s a little-known ‘lockdown mode’ – it’s a lifesaver against thieves

SAMSUNG owners are just realising there's a little-known "lockdown mode" and it's a lifesaver against thieves.

You might be tempted to download a security subscription service to keep your Android safe from hackers or thieves.

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But there are free, ready-to-go safety tricks hidden on your phone - you just need to know where to look.

The handy Android setting called "Lockdown Mode" provides you with an easy way to temporarily lockdown your phone.

In this mode, only a pattern, PIN or password can get a person past your lock screen and into your device.

It temporarily shuts down your phone from all biometric and Smart Lock security options.

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The idea is if you ever wound up in a situation where you were forced to unlock your phone with your fingerprint or face, you could activate the lockdown mode.

Your data will remain locked away until you grant explicit permission.

No notifications will show up on your lock screen while the mode is enabled.

However there are a couple of caveats.

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Firstly you must have upgrade to an Android 9 or later.

Secondly the mode must be enabled ahead of time for it to be available in an emergency.

And finally it only works once, so it will be immediately disabled after a successful login.

How to enable lockdown mode on Android

To enable lockdown mode, do the following:

1. Open Settings
2. Search for "Lockdown" 
3. Select "Show Lockdown option" from the results, or the result that most resembles that. 
4. Enter your pin if required. 
5. Tap the associated slider to enable Show lockdown option